This page contains the names and descriptions of all articles published in Mustang Monthly during 1981; It does not contain the text of the articles — rather, it is a guide to assist you in locating which back issue might contain the information you need.
Mustang Monthly – January 1981
Free Wheeling, Or Fast Stopping
- The Poor Man’s Restoration Series: How To Repair Your Brakes
Happy Days Are Here Again!
- Bill Crowell reflects on 16 exciting years with Ford Motor Company’s original pony car. Original Owner 1964-1/2 Convertible
Rally-Pac Remedies
Yard Sale, Pennsylvania Style
- Mustang fans rally at huge Carlisle meet.
1969 Recognition
- Ford’s “Going Thing”
Mach 1’s…2 For The Road
- Steve & Cindy Lubbert’s and David White’s 1969 Machs.
Software Collectables
- A guide to classic Ford Mustang sales literature.
Pony Puzzle
- Word Search: The Inside Story of Mustangs
Mustang Monthly – February 1981
On Our Cover
- Michael Benson’s 1965 2+2.
Boss 429
- The name says it all.
Love Affair In A One Car Garage
- Bill Cullins’ shortened, T-Topped 1966 Coupe.
Ford Part Number Decoding
- Ford Engineer J.R. Gillespie Explains…
The Perfect Restoration
- A Theological View.
1970 Mustang Recognition
- A few minor styling changes, some safety improvements, and a brand new engine made 1970 a year of Bettering the Breed.
Wild, Wild West
- James West Never Rode a Horse Like This! David Moore built his own 1971 Convertible “Boss 351.”
Time Machines
- In This Case, You’ll Only Have To Turn The Clock Back Fifteen Years…
Mustang Monthly – March 1981
On Our Cover
- Robert LaBella’s 1973 Mach 1
How To Write A “How To Restore Your Mustang” Book
Red Hot
- Sandy Long’s 1966 Bench-Seat Convertible
Book Review
- Encyclopedia Of American Cars 1940-1970 (Richard M. Langworth and the Editors of Consumer Guide/Beekman House)
Mustang Paperchase
- Essential Volumes for your Mustang Restoration Library
Keep That Pony In Your Own Corral
- While there is no way to stop a determined and knowledgeable thief, it is possible to make it more difficult for most ordinary thieves to take your car…
1971 Recognition
- Full-Grown
1965-68 Patent Plate Decoding
- Excerpted from “How To Restore Your Mustang”
Ford’s Forgotten Hero: The ’68-1/2 Cobra Jet Mustangs
Dagenham Delight
- Harold McLean’s 6-cylinder, 4-speed answer to the gas crunch.
Mustang Monthly – April 1981
On Our Cover
- Mustang Publications Restoration Project Car. The 1966 GT that starred in “How To Restore Your Mustang”
Classified Convertible
- John Hall’s 1966 Ragtop
1972 Recognition
- The Undistinguished Mustang
B Building Revisited
- Interviews with Dearborn Employees.
Book Review
- How To Restore Your Mustang (Mustang Monthly/Mustang Publications, Inc.)
Ford Fastener Facts
- The nuts and bolts about nuts and bolts.
Model Mania
- Special Section: Mustangs in Miniature
Between The Covers
- Some Mustang books may look “Mustangy” on the outside, but the inside contents will leave you with an empty feeling.
Pleasure Ride
- Gary Berger’s 1967 GT-500
Mustang Monthly – May 1981
On Our Cover
- Don Mencarini’s 1964-1/2 Mustang Convertible
Insurance Endurance
- Man has more endurance than the folks who sell insurance (Reprinted from the Fort Worth Morning Star-Telegram)
High Country Special
- Colorado’s “CS/GT”… Richard Conway’s 1968 HCS
1973 Recognition
- End of the Trail
American Grand Touring Mustang
- The Budd Anderson-customized 1965 Fastback that became an MPC kit.
How To Hold A Mustang Round-Up
- Update ’81
The Numbers Game
- Mustang Production Figures
The “Factory K” Gt Hypo
- Ford’s Early Hint Of What Was To Come
Louisiana Late-Model
- Mickey Graphia’s 1973 Convertible
Mustang Monthly – June 1981
Club Roster
Book Review
- Shelby Buyer’s Guide (Richard J. Kopec/Shelby American Automobile Club)
Telstar Motors: Car Lot With Class
- Used car lots are generally envisioned as converted-over service stations, resurrected from the dead with a fresh coat of paint and a parking lot full of clapped-out Vegas and Buick Electras. Telstar Motors is not that kind of used car lot.
Engine-Newity
- With only a few basic tools, some spray paint, and a couple of spare afternoons, you can revitalize your Mustang’s engine compartment to make it look showroom new.
Premium And The High Performance Mustang
- (Are They Compatible?)
Shelby Recognition
- By Rick Kopec
B Building Revisited
- Part 2 takes a look at some specific incidents uncovered during employee interviews
Coral Cobra
- Carl Lundquist’s 1970 Calypso Coral Shelby GT-350.
Mustang Monthly – July 1981
Shop Tips
- Ford Wire-Style Wheel Cover Installation
Shop Tips
- Reading Fluid Condition
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
- On beginning a restoration project.
Gt Recognition
- Gran Turismo, 1965-1969.
The Last Kick
- Looking back on the “Car and Driver” Editor’s Pick: The ’65 Corvair.
On Our Cover
- Rick Jones’ 1965 GT fastback.
Book Review
- The Ford Mustang — 1964-1973 (Jerry Heasley/Tab Books)
How To Make Your Inferior Interior Superior
Tag Tales
- Vanity Plates from Coast to Coast
Gt…California Style J.R.
- Ellerman’s 1968 California Special is a long way from home.
Mustang Monthly – August 1981
Shop Tips
- Clutch Chatter or Grab While Engaging
Shop Tips
- Engine Identification Tag
Shop Tips
- Potential Rattles Emanating From Radiator Grille Assembly (1965 Mustang — All Models)
Mustang Mathematics
- Establishing definite values on Mustangs is similar to rounding up spilled mercury. Although you’ve got all the information at your fingertips, compiling it adds a whole new meaning to the word “Difficult”
Book Review
- The Ford Mustang — 1964-1967 (R.M. Clarke, Editor/Brooklands Books)
On Our Cover
- Duelin’ Bosses: Richard Conway’s 429 and Bob and Ronnie Weber’s 302
Boss Mustang Recognition
Larry Shinoda Interview
- Mustang Monthly Interviews the man behind the Boss
Picture Perfect Jon Eaton’s ’68 Hardtop
Hobby Horse
- Chris Eswine’s Tahoe Turquoise 1966 Convertible
Mustang Monthly – September 1981
Shop Tips
- Engine Overheats
Shop Tips
- Wheel Cover Medallion Rattles 1964-1965
Shop Tips
- Autolite Alternator With Internal Radio Noise Suppression Capacitor (Condenser)
Shop Tips
- Potential Fog Lamp Bulb Breakage (1965-1/2 Mustang — All Performance Image Option Units Built Prior To May, 1965)
Put A Little Sprint Into Your Life
- Red, White, and Blue in ’72
Overhead Rethread
- A heads-up guide to replacing your Mustang’s headliner
Mustangs At Indy
- The 2nd Annual Indianapolis Mustang Show
Sway Bar Primer
- The Mustang suspension system is a compromise — it does everything asked of it well, but within reason.
Shelby Gt-350h – The Original Rent-A-Racer
- Rick Kopec looks back on the ’66 Hertz Shelbys.
Honey Of A Hertz
- Phillip Branch’s ’66 GT-350H
The Economic Argument
- How to set aside lots of money for car parts and upkeep
A Junker No More
- Kenneth Daniel’s ’67 Convertible
Mustang Monthly – October 1981
Shop Tips
- Carburetor Throttle Solenoid Modulators
Shop Tips
- Oil Viscosity
Book Review
- Mustang! The Complete History of America’s Pioneer Ponycar (Gary L. Witzenberg/Automobile Quarterly Publication & Princeton Publishing, Inc.)
Kingsport ’81
- In Presence and Excellence, the Grand National was a Triumph.
Wheeling With Style
- How to Restore Your Styled Steel Wheels
Let’s Talk Oats
- More About Octane For Your Mustang
Down In Monterey
- As promised, SAAC-6 transformed the Monterey Peninsula into Shelby Country – with high speed touring at Laguna Seca, a gigantic indoor parts swap, and a 300+ car show, plus a visit from the man himself — Carroll Shelby.
Tag Tale Update
- More Personalized Pony Plates
Vacuum Variables
- Taking Your Pony’s Pulse With A Vacuum Gauge
Cherry Pink And Wimbledon White
- Bob Seinfeld’s ’64-1/2 Convertible
Mustang Monthly – November 1981
Shop Tips
- Identifying D.S.O. Vehicles
Shop Tips
- D.S.O. Special Equipment Parts List
Shop Tips
- Inoperative Windshield Washer System
Book Review
- Ford Spotter’s Guide 1920-1980
On Our Cover
- Brent Galloway’s Brand-Spanking New 2,099 Mile 1973 Mustang Mach 1
Shelby’s Kr: King Of The Road
- Rick Kopec recounts the history and equipment
Lamar’s Kr
- Lamar Allen’s award-winning 1968 GT-500KR qualifies as the King of the King of the Roads.
Hibernation Preparation
- Storing Your Pride and Joy for the Winter.
Bullitt: The Movie Mustang
- The Movie That Made A Mustang A Legend. Whereby actor Steve McQueen transforms a ’68 390 GT into a soaring 747 on the hills of San Francisco.
Bullitt In Duplicate
- Barry Rayburn’s “Bullitt” Clone
Sunday Driver
- Robert Moseley’s 1966 Mustang Convertible
Gauge Change
- A “Mustang Monthly Encore”: How to Convert Your 1965 Mustang Instrument Cluster From Warning Lights To 1966-Style Instrument Gauges. (Reprinted from the November 1978 Issue of “Mustang News”)
Mustang Monthly – December 1981
Shop Tips
- Distributor Vacuum Thermal Sensing Unit (1967 Vehicles So Equipped)
Shop Tips
- Damaged Or Inoperative Fuel Gauge (1965-1966 Mustang With Fog Lamps)
Shop Tips
- Folding Rear Seat Back Rattles (1967 Mustang, Model 63)
On Our Cover
- Bob and Mary Simmons 1964-1/2 Convertible and Glenn Bornemann’s 1965 Coupe.
Book Review
- Boss 429 Mustang: The Complete Story and Owner’s Guide (Stephen B. Strange)
Lubricating Oils
- Facts To Fight Friction
64-1/2: Anatomy Of A Classic
- A Pictorial Guide to Spotting an “Early” ’65
Old Glories, Constant Pride
- A Red, White and a Blue from 1964-1/2. Fred Painter, Dwight Murphy and Howard Brown show off their convertibles.
Rumblin’ Pink
- Marie Cobb’s 1969 Convertible
How To Insure Your Mustang
- You want to insure your early Mustang, but you want the best rate possible, and most important, you want a fair settlement in case of a loss. Here’s an update on how to get both.
$1.62 Shifter Fix
- For less than 2 bucks and an hour’s time, you can put new life into your automatic’s sloppy shifter.